SONIC DIVE part 9: Lana Del Rey (the songwriter) Welcome back to SONIC DIVE: my new video series that tackles songs, songwriters and their legacy In 2006 Del Rey, then known as Lizzy Grant met Van Wilson, an A&R for 5 Points Records in Brooklyn which led to a $10K deal. Her viral “Video Games” in 2011 got her a deal w Interscope Records followed by her album “Born To Die” in 2012 Lana Del Rey has released nine studio albums to date: * Lana Del Ray (2010) * Born to Die (2012) * Paradise (2012) (extended play) * Ultraviolence (2014) * Honeymoon (2015) * Lust for Life (2017) * Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019) * Chemtrails Over the Country Club (2021) * Blue Banisters (2021) * Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2023) Standout Albums in Terms of Songwriting: Born to Die (2012) Ultraviolence (2014) and Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2023) These albums are considered highlights due to their strong songwriting, critical acclaim, and impact on her career * Born t...